Give ‘em Heck – On Wheels!

Posted on May 18, 2023, by

By: Gabriel Langlois It’s easy to give up, especially when all the odds are stacked against you. At 12 years-old, I’ve been dealing with spina bifida my whole life. Spina bifida is a neural tube defect caused prior to birth when the spine does not close all the way. This has caused me to be […]

Reasons to Register

Posted on May 15, 2023, by

By Julie Johnson, Marathon Race Director Exciting news! Registration is now open for the Community First Fox Cities Marathon. And, as the saying goes, there’s no time like the present to make your commitment. We encourage runners and walkers to take advantage of early registration rates before prices increase at the end of May. In […]

How to set and reach your running goals

Posted on May 10, 2023, by

By Patti Lynn, Health and Fitness Coordinator at the Appleton YMCA Goals provide us with focus and direction and act as a benchmark for success. Whether the Fox Cities Marathon event is competitive for you or a “just for fun” event, we can all benefit from setting goals. Goal setting is not just saying, “I […]

Everyone is a Runner

Posted on May 4, 2023, by

By Stephanie Pereira da Silva Everyone in this photo is a runner. You read that correctly. Runner. They move their body in a forward motion with intention and purpose. Some are speedy-fast and work daily to achieve a personal record time. Some strive for confidence in consistency in their paces/miles. Every age, gender, pace, shape, […]

April 2023 Course Connection

Posted on Apr 28, 2023, by

2023 Registration is Open The April Course Connection features: Prices increase May 1 for Saturday & Sunday in-person races – Register Today Good luck to those running the Boston Marathon Transitioning from winter to spring running Spring race opportunities Training Runs begin May 27 Sponsor Spotlight: Miron Construction Get the Course Connection in your inbox. Sign up today!

Registration prices to increase on May 1

Posted on Apr 26, 2023, by

The Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction is reminding participants to register by 11:59 p.m. on April 31 to take advantage of the lowest prices for its race weekend events, taking place Sept. 15-17, 2023. By registering before May 1, participants can save: $10 on the Community First Fox Cities Marathon $5 […]

Sleep is Good For Your Health

Posted on Apr 20, 2023, by

By Brianna Krause Are you always tired? Do you feel like you barely sleep at night? Being healthy isn’t simply about regular exercise and healthy eating. People often disregard sleep as being part of a healthy lifestyle. Getting the recommended amount of sleep at night can improve how you function, contribute to your energy levels, […]

Gear Up for Spring Training

Posted on Apr 12, 2023, by

While winter may feel long and never-ending, the good news is that spring is here and warmer weather is on the horizon, which means people can get back to their outdoor running routines. Here are some tips for transitioning from winter to spring running.